Elation Focus Spot 250R User manual

Brand: Elation

Model: Focus Spot 250R

Category: Camcorders

Type: User manual

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Rev 10/28/05

FOCUS SPOT 250R

Elation Professional

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles, Ca 90058

www.elationlighting.com

Focus Spot 250R™

©Elation Professional® 2 Focus Spot 250R™

Focus Spot 250R™

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Contents

1. General Information……………………………………………………… 3

a. Introduction…………………………………………………………. 3

b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…. 3

c. Customer Support…………………………………………….……. 3

d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………… 4

e. Discharge Lamp Warning…………………………………………. 4

2. Safety Instructions……………………………………………………….. 6

3. Features…………………………………………………………………… 8

4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………. 9

5. Lamp Installation…………………………………………………………. 10

a. Lamp installation……………………………………………………. 10

b. Lamp optimization………………………………………………….. 11

6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………… 12

a. Mounting Positions…………………………………………………. 12

b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………….. 12

c. Securing………………………………………………………………13

7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………… 15

a. DMX Connections………………………………………………….. 15

b. DMX Terminator……………………………………………………. 15

c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion…………………………………………. 17

d. DMX Addressing……………………………………………………. 17

8. Fixture Menu………………………………………………………………. 19

a. Menu functions……………………………………………………… 21

9. DMX Channel Traits……………………………………………………… 36

a. DMX Channel Values……………………………………………… 37

10. Error Codes……………………………………………………………….. 39

11. Cleaning and Maintenance………………………………………………. 41

12. Warranty…………………………………………………………………… 42

13. Technical Specifications…………………………………………………. 44

14. Photometric Data………………………………………………………….45

15. Gobo Patterns……………………………………………………………..45

16. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….…45

17. Circuit Schematic………...………………………………………………..46

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1. General Information

INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative

and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Focus Spot 250R™, has been

designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed.

Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before

attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important information regarding

safety during use and maintenance.

UNPACKING: Thank you for purchasing the Focus Spot 250R™ by Elation Professional®.

Every Focus Spot 250R™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect

operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have

occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit

for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact. In

the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer

support team for further instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without

first contacting customer support at the number listed below.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Elation Professional® provides a customer support line, to provide

set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up

or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.elationlighting.com for any

comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact Elation Professional®.

Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Voice: (323) 582-3322

Fax: (323) 582-3108

E-mail:

[email protected]

Forum: www.ElationLighting.com/forum

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to

rain or moisture.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs

yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.

Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Focus Spot 250R™ carries a two year (730 days)

limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All

returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and

accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written

on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A.

number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping

container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase

invoice. Items returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package

will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by

contacting customer support at (323) 582-3322.

DISCHARGE LAMP WARNING: This fixture is fitted with a discharge

lamp, which is highly susceptible to damage if improperly handled.

Never touch the lamp with your bare hands, as the oil from your hands

will shorten lamp life. Also, never move the fixture until the lamps have

had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps are not covered under

warranty conditions.

This fixture emits intense UV radiation, which is harmful to the eyes and skin. The intense

luminance of the lamp can cause severe damage to the retina. Never operate this fixture

with the protective covers removed, these covers have been specially designed to shield

against UV radiation.

Epileptic Warning: Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into the

lamp at all times.

Avoid switching the fixture on and off repeatedly in short intervals, as this will reduce lamp

life and intensity.

To achieve the intensity associated with discharge lamps, these lamps use a gas sealed in

a high-pressure environment to emit a brilliant output. Due to the high pressure involved

with the construction of the lamp, the lamp may explode during prolonged extensive use.

This risk is increased with age; added care is encouraged when dealing with older lamps.

Thus, lamp should always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle.

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Extreme caution should be used when operated this or any fixture fitted with a gas

discharge lamp.

Never open this fixture while in use!

During the initial operation of this fixture, a light smoke or smell may emit from the interior of

the fixture. This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the interior of the

casing burning off from the heat associated with the lamp and will decrease gradually over

time.

This device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the device be

grounded properly.

All electrical connections must carried out by qualified person.

Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit.

Be sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. If the power cord is damaged,

replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.

Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or any cleaning

procedure.

Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion

of the cord.

Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not

subject to warranty.

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2. Safety Instructions

The Focus Spot 250™ is an extremely sophisticated piece of

electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is

important to follow the guidelines in this manual. The

manufacturer of this device will not accept responsibility for

damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the

disregard of the information printed in this manual.

1. Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked.

Allow about 6” (15cm) between this fixture and other devices or a wall to allow for

proper cooling.

2. Never touch the fixture during normal operation. This can cause severe personal

injuries and/or damage to the fixture.

3. Be sure to unplug the FOCUS SPOT 250R™ from the power outlet before

performing any service related issues.

4. Lamp Replacement; Allow at least 30 minutes after disconnecting main power

before you open the FOCUS SPOT 250R™. To prevent personal injury, never

touch the lamp if you are not absolutely sure it has cooled.

5. Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may

induce blindness.

6. Be sure to track and record the lamp running time. The lamp should be changed

at the end of the specified lamp life, regardless of lamp output. You may also have

to change the lamp if it shows any deformations or damage. The same is with all

glass components, color filters, lenses and mirrors.

7. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this

manual. Operating the FOCUS SPOT 250R™ without suited safety aids such as

safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

8. Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal.

9. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging parts included with this

fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and

may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

10. To reduce the risk of fire or shock do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.

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11. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or

frayed.

Important Notice: Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user

instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims.

Never look directly into the light source,

as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock.

Never touch the device during operation!

The housing may heat up

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3. Features

• Pan 630° or 540˚ (User selectable) / Tilt 265°

• 18° Beam Angle

• 8 Dichroic color plus spot, for a total of 9 colors

• 7 Rotating Gobos

• Strobe: 0~10Hz

• Electronic Focus via DMX

• Sound Active – Master/Slave Operation

• 4 Segment Digital LED

• High-speed pan & tilt movements

• Reversible Display (Can be turned 180°)

• Bright MSD 250 Discharge Lamp

• Lamp switches ON/OFF locally

• Glass Dichroic Reflector for Even Lamp Output

• User Selectable Power Supply (Internal)

• USITT DMX-512 Complaint

• RDMX (Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console)

• 11 DMX Channels

• Long Life Phillips MSD250/2 Lamp (250w, 8500˚k, 3000hrs)

• Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction

• Anti-reflection Coated Lenses

• Internal Program:

Edit and save programs to the incorporated EEPROM through the front control panel or

external controller; you can save a maximum of 48 scenes, and run the saved

programs by using the “run” menu on the front control panel

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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES

This fixture is a professional lighting effect for designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in

theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to

so.

This fixture was designed for indoor use only.

Consistent operational breaks may ensure that the fixture will function properly for may

years to come.

Do not shake the fixture around. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.

While choosing an installation location, please be sure that the fixture will not be exposed to

extreme heat, moisture or dust. The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat

surface should be at least .5 meter.

Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable. When installing the fixture in a

suspended environment always be to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25 mm,

also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre-arranged screw holes in the base of the

fixture.

When using the quick release “Omega” cam-lock system, be sure the four quick lock

fasteners are locked in the quick lock holes correctly.

Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with its functions.

Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture,

most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals.

Please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service.

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5. LAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installing or replacing the lamp

Only install the lamp with the device unplugged from the mains.

The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed.

Before replacing the lamp be sure the unit has ample time to cool, to avoid injury to yourself

never touch the lamp when it is hot.

During the installation of halogen lamps do not touch the glass bulbs bare handed. Always

use a cloth to handle the lamps during insertion and removal.

Do not install lamps with a higher wattage. They generate higher temperatures than which

the device was designed for.

For the installation, you need one MSD250/2 GY9.5 lamp;

Procedure:

1. Remove the two thumbscrews labeled “A” and “B” on the rear housing of the head.

2. Gently pull the lamp/socket assembly to access the lamp.

3. Gently remove the old lamp by grasping it by the ceramic base.

4. Carefully insert the new lamp into the socket. Please remember there is only one way

to insert the lamp. Once the lamp has be inserted into the socket, gently slide the

socket assembly back into place and fasten the two thumb screws.

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Lamp Optimization

The lamp orientation and optimization must be adjusted after every lamp change. This

procedure centers the lamp in the reflector. Proper optimization will increase lamp life and

ensure a bright crisp output. Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the lamp output

and reduce intensity. The minimum deviation amount is 1.0mm. Running the fixture within a

lower deviation can cause damage to the lamp and/or lens.

The Focus Spot 250R™ lamp holder is aligned at the factory. However, due to slight

imperfections in all lamps, fine adjustments will improve light performance. Please follow

the procedure below for proper lamp optimization:

1. Using either a DMX controller or the control panel on the unit, strike the lamp and

focus the light on a flat surface (beam open, white, no gobo, no effects).

2. Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) using the 3 adjustment screws.

Turn one screw at a time to drag the hot-spot diagonally across the projected image.

If you cannot detect a hot-spot, adjust the lamp until the light is even.

3. To reduce a hot-spot, pull the lamp in by turning all three screws clockwise 1/4-turn

at a time until the light is evenly distributed.

4. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low,

the lamp is too far back in the reflector. "Push” the lamp out by turning each the

adjustment screws ("1, 2, 3”) counterclockwise _-turn until the light is bright and

evenly distributed.

Do not operate this device with open cover

Please remember that a MSD-250/2 lamp is not a hot-restrike lamp therefore, you must

wait approximately 15 minutes after having turned the lamp off before you can attempt to

strike the lamp once again.

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6. Mounting and Installation

Mounting

The FOCUS SPOT 250R™ is fully operational in three different mounting positions,

hanging upside-down from a ceiling, side mounted, or set on a flat level surface (see

illustration below). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m away from any flammable

materials (decoration etc.). Always use and install the supplied safety cable as a safety

measure to prevent accidental damage in the event of a clamp failure (see section “b” on

the next page).

Refer to regulations BGV C1 (formerly VBG 70 ) and DIN

VDE0711-217 for proper installation in Europe

To ensure proper installation, only qualified staff should

attempt installation.

Mounting points

The FOCUS SPOT 250R™ has been designed to hold multiple clamps on the bottom of the

unit in several different orientations. Always use an appropriately rated clamp to mount this

fixture to truss. Refer to the printed instructions on the bottom of the fixture for proper clamp

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installation. Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment.

a) Cam lock System: This system allows a quick and efficient means to

secure a clamp to the unit. To secure a clamp to the unit, attach a clamp

that is rated to handle the weight of the unit to your cam lock. After a clamp

has been attached to the cam lock, attach the cam lock to the designated

position on the bottom of your unit. Lock the cam lock into position by

turning the wing nuts 90°.

90°

b) Be sure to always use two cam locks mounted to the bottom of unit to

ensure safe truss mounting.

Secure the FOCUS SPOT 250R™

Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your FOCUS SPOT 250R™ always

be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in

rigging point for a safety cable on the underside of the fixture, be sure to use this

point and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.

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7. Understanding DMX

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation):

Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data

input and data output (see figure below). If you are constructing your own cables be

sure to use two conductor shielded digital cable rated at a 120 ohms (this cable can

be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores). Your cables should

be made with a male and female 3-pin XLR connector on either end of the cable.

Be sure to follow the above figure when making your own cables. Do not use the ground

lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug

or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding

the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.

DMX-512 control connection

Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 3-pin XLR output of your controller and the

other side to the male 3-pin XLR input of the moving head (Please refer to the diagram

below.). You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking. The cable

needed should be two conductor, shielded cable with XLR input and output connectors.

Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y” your DMX

connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto

Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.

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DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator

When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last fixture to

avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor that is connected

between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This fixture is

inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the

line. Using a cable terminator (Elation part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities

of erratic behavior.

CONTROLLER

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA

transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX

line. When inserting standard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must

be used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The following chart

details a proper cable conversion.

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Fixture DMX address;

All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX signal, so the

correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is the

channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control information sent

out from the DMX controller. The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by

setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the base of the device.

You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures, or make

different address for each fixture individually. Be advised that setting all you fixtures to the

same DMX address will subsequently control all fixtures in the same fashion, in other

words, changing the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously.

If you set each fixture to a different DMX address, each unit will start to “listen” to the

channel number you have set, based on the quantity of control channels (DMX channels) of

each unit. That means changing the settings of one channel will affect only the selected

fixture.

In the case of the Focus Spot 250R™, which is a 11 channel fixture, you should set the

starting address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 12 (11 + 1), the third to 23 (12 + 11),

and so on.

Note:

After switching on, the Focus Spot 250R™ will automatically detect whether a DMX data

signal is being received or not. If DMX data signal is being received, the display will show

"A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If the fixture is not receiving a DMX

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signal the display will flash "A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address).

If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing (not receiving a

DMX signal), please check the following:

- The 3 PIN XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not connected or is

not inserted completely into the DMX input jack.

- The DMX controller is switched off or defective.

- The DMX cable or connector is defective.

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8. FIXTURE MENU

On-Board System Menu: The FOCUS SPOT 250R™ comes with an easy to navigate

system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system

menu.

Control Board: The control panel located on the top of the fixture allows you to access the

main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Focus Spot 250R™. During normal

operation, tapping the “MODE” key once will access the fixture’s main menu. Once in the

main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access the sub-menus

with the Up and Down buttons. Once you reach a field that requires adjusting, tap the

ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and Down button to adjust the field.

Tapping the Enter button once more will confirm your setting. Once a setting is saved the

LED will briefly readout PASS to confirm a new setting has been made and locked into

memory. You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by

tapping the EXIT button.

MODE/ESC Button - To access the main menu locate the MODE/ESC button on the front

of the unit. Press this button to activate the system menu. Tap the UP button until you

reach the function you wish to change. When you reach the function you wish to change

tap the ENTER button once to select that menu function. When a function is selected the

menu will begin to flash, use the UP or DOWN button to change the function. Once your

changes are made tap the ENTER button yet again to lock the change in the system menu.

To exit without making any changes tap the MODE/ESC button.

Default settings shaded.

ADDR

A001~A511

Indicate the staring DMX address

A001 also is the setting for slave

TEST

T-01~T-XX

Automatically test the function

RUN

MSTR/ALON

Runs fixture as “master” or “alone”

for auto

AUDI

MSTR/ALON

Runs fixture as “master” or “alone”

for audio

PLAY

AUTO

OFF/ RUN / AUDI

Runs fixture when no DMX signal is

present

LAMP

ON/OFF

Manually switches lamp “on” and

“off”

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ALL

Reset all motors and returns fixture

to home

SCAN

Reset only motors for pan/tilt

COLR

Reset only motors for colors

GOBO

Reset only motors for gobo and

rotation

SHTR

Reset only motors for shutter and/or

dimmer

RESE

OTHR

Reset other motors

LIFE

0000~9999

Displays the total fixture running

time

LAMP

0000~9999

Displays a lamps running time

TIME

CLMP

Clear lamp running time

RPAN

ON/OFF

Reverses the pan movements

RTLT

ON/OFF

Reverses the tilt movements

FINE

ON/OFF

Switch between 16 bit/8 bit

DEGR

630/540

Pan degree select

MIC

M-XX M-70

Mic sensitivity

VALU

D–XX D-00 (DXXX)

Display the DMX512 value of each

channel

D ON

ON/OFF

Display turn off after 2mins

DISP

FLIP

ON/OFF

This function will reverse the display

180

LAAU

ON/OFF

Automatic lamp start with power

RDMX

ON/OFF

Change DMX address via external

controller

DLOF

ON/OFF

Switch lamp via DMX

DLAY

D–XX D-05

Lamp on delay time

SPOT

ON/OFF

Lamp optimization

DFSE

ON/OFF

Resets all the fixture functions to

default

FEED

ON/OFF

Pan/tilt feedback (error correction)

on/off

SPEC

VER

V1.0~V9.9

Software version

STEP

S–01 ~S–48

Set the amount of your

program

C–01

0 1

XX(00~FFH)

C–30

3 0

XX(00~FFH)

TIME

XXX(001~999)

SCXX

CEDT

ON/OFF

REC.

RE.XX

Auto Save

EDIT

RUN

ON/OFF

Program test

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